To install a door strike plate you must first mark the location of the plate on the door jamb.
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Drill pilot holes for the strike plate s two screws with a 3 32 inch bit then screw the plate in place.
Fortunately cutting out this mortise isn t nearly as difficult as it sounds.
Next a hole must be drilled in the jamb to accept the door lock bolt.
Using the technique described in steps 6 and 7 chisel out a mortise as deep as the strike plate is thick.
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The mortise needs to be as deep as the strike plate is thick.
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Learn how to install a striker plate with this easy to follow tutorial.
Hold the strike plate over the mortise and score its outline with a utility knife.
You ll need to cut a mortise a small shallow recess in the wood of the door and doorjamb for the latchbolt and strike plate to rest.
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Install the strike plate photo by david carmack.
Knowing how to cut a mortise is essential for installing a deadbolt lock.
These instructions provide steps for using a drill guide.
So take the time to mark and cut carefully.
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Whether you re installing a lock plate also called a strike plate for a deadbolt lock or a standard lockset you first must install the lock or lockset onto the door following the manufacturer s instructions.
A mortise or recess must be made in the door jamb to accept the strike plate.